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                           Finding new customers. Where to start ….
                        How to find them                                  How to start


                             Existing customers                   Ø Ask people for help.
                            Referrals from clients                Ø Take every opportunity presented
                             Lapsed customers                        to meet new people and connect
                    Clients of colleagues and collaborators          with people you know.
                 Join in on LinkedIn or other social networks     Ø Be on the lookout for opportunities
                   Online and in person networking groups            to help others.
                        Lunch or coffee with contacts             Ø Keep up to date on your skillstack,
                         Regular online coffee chats                 industry and specialism's - to be
                    Identifying referral partners/ affiliates        seen as an expert in your field.
                              Friends & Family                    Ø Collaborate with people who know
                            Mastermind Groups                        you to create opportunities.
                 Advertising and Marketing Campaign Leads         Ø Build up a collection of useful
                     Exchanging materials/ lead magnets              resources to share.
                   Reading and researching the trade press        Ø Have    a   valuable  POV    -  write
                      Public speaking and online events              thought       provoking      articles
                     Writing articles about your specialty           providing advice and information.
                          Writing an advice column                Ø Deliver    engaging    speeches    to
                       Blogging on medium or website                 showcase your talents.
                            Launching a podcast                   Ø Build    a  database    of  all  your
                Attending promotional events (live and online)       contacts and keep great records –
              Attending meetings and seminars (live and online)      that help you serve them and
                           Serving on committees                     differentiate you.
                       Volunteering or trading services           Ø Develop      your  online   plan   to
                             Sharing resources                       regularly   stay  connected     with
                          Collaborating on projects                  customers and potential clients.
                                                                  Ø Match your content to your brand
                         WHO ARE YOUR CONTACTS?                      – have some fun.
                   HOW CAN YOU SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE?              Ø Build a great Mastermind Group
              HOW CAN YOU NETWORK IN PERSON AND ONLINE?              to support you.
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